Snippy

Windows XP Snipping Tool

Windows Vista and Windows 7 both come with a handy snipping tool. However any desktop edition of Windows XP is sadly missing this feature.

However we have found a useful substitute until you upgrade to the latest version of windows.

You can download the tool from this page. There is no installation needed, More >

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Xperia Arc vs Galaxy S2

Mobile phones have come a long way since we needed a briefcase-sized battery just to make a 30 second phone call.

Samsung and Sony’s latest phones look pretty similar on paper, but how do they compare in day to day use?

Firstly, the Galaxy S2 has a slightly bigger screen, 4.3 inch More >

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Real Life Angry Birds

Any Angry Birds fans out there? Take a look at this:-

Windows 7

Anyone with Vista really should upgrade to Windows7

Anyone that is still using Vista that has any stability issues really should now upgrade to Windows 7, Vista even blue screened on its lauch day by Microsoft all those years ago:-

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Configure Internet Explorer Trusted Sites via Group Policy

It is useful to be able to pre-define a list of Trusted Sites within Internet Explorer and throughout a network, this can easily be down through Group Policy;

 

  • On the domain controller open Active Directory Users and Computers.
  • Right-click the OU or domain you want to apply the policy, click Properties and More >
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Draytek Reseller, Sussex

We are now a DrayTek authorised reseller, this gives us access to discounted prices, product training and specialised access to the support and engineering teams. If you have any Draytek requirments, just get in touch!

Finder

How to take a screenshot on Mac OSX

There are various ways in which to take a screenshot on your Apple MAC;

 

Take a screenshot of the entire screen

Command-Shift-3: Take a screenshot and then save it as a file on your desktop Command-Control-Shift-3: Take a screenshot and save it to the clipboard

 

Take a screenshot of a select area

Command-Shift-4, then More >

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Fixing Slow VNC in Windows 7

If you are using VNC with Windows 7 and are finding it slow, disabling the Aero effects on Windows 7 whilst you use VNC speeds things up massively, all you need to do is right click on your desktop, click “Personalize” and then select “Windows Classic” at the bottom.

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Saving an RDP Shortcut on a Thin Client

To save a remote desktop link for regular use on your thin client, follow the video below:-

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Ask an Expert: Zune Setup, Windows Phone 7

Laura asks… How do I setup my Zune player? How do I completely setup my Zune player? How can I get certain files from my laptop to the Zune and certain files from my Zune to my laptop? I have the users guide, but there is just so much to read, I have read More >